Introduced by Sen. Dale W. Zorn (R) on January 18, 2017 To authorize some exceptions to a law that requires doctors and pharmacists to report all schedule 2, 3, 4, and 5 controlled substances that they prescribe and dispense to the state through an electronic reporting system. The exceptions generally involve drugs administered directly to a patient in a hospital setting. Official Text and Analysis.

Referred to the Senate Health Policy Committee on January 18, 2017

Reported in the Senate on June 7, 2017 With the recommendation that the substitute (S-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Passed 36 to 1 in the Senate on June 22, 2017. See Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No".(same description)To authorize some exceptions to a law that requires doctors and pharmacists to report all schedule 2, 3, 4, and 5 controlled substances that they prescribe and dispense to the state through an electronic reporting system. The exceptions generally involve drugs administered directly to a patient in a hospital setting.